The Co-operative model: Commerce with a conscience with Sam Byrne, Secretary of the Co-op Federation
Update: 2021-05-24
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This week on Farming Together we speak to Co-op Federation Secretary Same Byrne. Sam explains why the co-operative model is still relevant and how many co-operative pitfalls can be prevented by educating members. He also gets excited about some up-and-coming co-ops which are set to disrupt the market and give more back to the community.
Topics covered
What is the Co-op Federation?
The Co-op business model: How does it work?
Why would you choose a co-op over other models?
Largest and oldest agriculture co-ops. Is it old fashioned?
Importance of education for members.
Co-ops get a reputation for its ‘burden of democracy’ but personality issues arise in any organisation.
School students, accountants, and lawyers don’t have enough education regarding co-operatives.
Why do co-ops fail?
Exciting new co-ops: Disruptive solutions-faced co-ops.
Solving community problems: Commerce with a conscience
The unifying nature of farming co-operatives
Sam’s co-operative memberships
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